Awards season heats up for animation

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We're still a few days out from the SAG and Golden Globe nominations, but for animation fans, Monday was the start of the big race. The Annie nominees, the awards of the International Animated Film Society, were announced. "Cars 2," "Puss in Boots" (pictured), "The Adventures of Tintin," "A Cat in Paris," "Arthur Christmas," "Arrugas," "Chico & Rita," "Kung Fu Panda 2," Rango" and "Rio" will compete for the best feature award. The winners will be announced Feb. 4.

We're still a few days out from the SAG and Golden Globe nominations, but for animation fans, Monday was the start of the big race. The Annie nominees, the awards of the International Animated Film Society, were announced. "Cars 2," "Puss in Boots" (pictured), "The Adventures of Tintin," "A Cat in Paris," "Arthur Christmas," "Arrugas," "Chico & Rita," "Kung Fu Panda 2," Rango" and "Rio" will compete for the best feature award. The winners will be announced Feb. 4.